He is survived by a daughter, Kelley (David) Butler. of Raleigh, N.C.; a brother, Dan Brown, of Linden; two sisters, Gretchen Brown, of Lock Haven and Mary Lynn Overdorf, of Jersey Shore; and a grandson, Noah Butler, of Raleigh, N.C.

John was predeceased by a sister, Joan Hillyard.

In lieu of flowers, family suggests memorial contributions can be made to the SPCA, 2805 Reach Road, Williamsport, PA 17701.

Services and burial are being held privately at the convenience of his family.